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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

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Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

The Blue Angels perform as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

The Blue Angels perform as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard perform during a Battle Color Ceremony as part of the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, May 26, 2021. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates, including an air show held by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason A. Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the Official U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march across the parade deck during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Lance Cpl. Jesus Moras, Chesty handler, and Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official mascot, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Lance Cpl. Jesus Moras, Chesty handler, and Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official mascot, perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Courtney Lawrence, assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts the Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Courtney Lawrence, assistant director, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts the Drum and Bugle Corps’ performance during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the parade staff stand at the position of attention during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the parade staff stand at the position of attention during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the parade staff march down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with the parade staff march down Center Walk during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band perform during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Captain Ryan Davis, protocol officer, left, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, right, render a salute during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Captain Ryan Davis, protocol officer, left, and Col. Teague A. Pastel, right, render a salute during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela)

Photo by Sgt. Jason Kolela

Marines with the parade staff stand at “ceremonial-at-ease” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the parade staff stand at “ceremonial-at-ease” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band conduct “sound off” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The President’s Own,” U.S. Marine Band conduct “sound off” during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, May 21, 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Her Excellency Karen E. Pierce, DCMG British Ambassador to the United States, and the hosting official for the evening was Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general, Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, stand at the position of attention during the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, stand at the position of attention during the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Sergeant Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, gives remarks during the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Sergeant Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, gives remarks during the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Sergeant Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, returns the National Ensign after receiving the title of newest Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Sergeant Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, returns the National Ensign after receiving the title of newest Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at the position of attention while Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, passes the National Ensign to Sgt. Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, during the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Colonel Teague A. Pastel, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, stands at the position of attention while Staff Sgt. Franklin D. Taft, 39th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, passes the National Ensign to Sgt. Cameron Williams, 40th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, during the Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., May 17, 2021. The Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps serves as the senior sergeant of the Corps, entrusted with carrying the National Ensign in ceremonies throughout the National Capital Region and across the nation. The Color Sergeant leads the official Color Guard Platoon at MBW at is responsible for training and preparing the Marines for future service in the operating forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Morales